Gift Voucher Printing Australia: Sizes, Foil and Full Prices

You decide to offer gift voucher printing for your business, open a supplier website, and the first thing you meet is a quote form and a 250-unit minimum. The decision stalls right there. You cannot cost a first run, so you cannot test whether vouchers will sell.

Most gift voucher printers in Australia make you call or email before you can see a price. Paperlust works the other way. The full pricing ladder is published online, and the price updates as you select quantity, stock and finish. The minimum order is 25 vouchers, so a first run can stay small and be costed before any conversation.

This guide maps out the whole job. You will get the two formats, the two stocks, the foil finishes, Variable Data, the corner options, the artwork and proofing process, and every published price from 25 to 500 vouchers. By the end, you can specify the order yourself.

What your gift voucher printing order actually includes

On the gift voucher printing product page, the first choice is the size. DL measures 99 x 210 mm and A6 measures 105 x 148 mm; both are flat with no fold. The Printing option appears further down the page, after the Paper choice. Front only is standard and leaves the reverse unprinted. Front & back adds a full colour back for $0.20 per voucher, and that back is where terms, redemption details or a To and From section go. The front is the design panel.

That construction makes a voucher a two-panel job. The front has to sell the service or the experience. The back has to hold the working information. Most first-time designs run out of room on the back once an expiry line, a redemption policy and a To and From box all need to fit. The customer who opens the envelope too enthusiastically at the counter will eventually turn the card over, so the back panel is not a spare surface.

The first real decision is size. DL is taller and narrower, which suits a voucher built around a strong title or a vertical brand mark. A6 is squarer and gives the design a larger front panel. If the choice is still open, the size guide for DL or A6 walks through which format suits which counter. Whichever you pick, the test is whether the back panel stays readable once the terms list starts growing.

Matt 300gsm or 360gsm Premium: the stock decision

Two stocks sit on the menu: Matt 300gsm Digital and 360gsm Premium Digital. Both are heavyweight digital cards. The gap between them is physical, not a difference in print quality. 360gsm Premium Digital is thicker and more rigid, and it is the one to choose when the voucher is part of the product. A salon or high-end retailer handing over a voucher wants the card to feel like it could not be a flyer. Matt 300gsm Digital is the practical floor for a card that gets handled, carried in a wallet and handed back at redemption.

Both stocks are offered on every quantity rung, with or without foil. Choosing the heavier card does not block you out of the 25-voucher start point, and choosing the lighter card does not stop you from adding a metallic title. A heavier stock also changes how the voucher sits in the hand. The difference between 300gsm and 360gsm is a few points of rigidity, but that is exactly the difference a customer notices when they pass the card across a counter. If you want more context on the numbers, the paper weight guide explains what 300gsm and 360gsm mean in practice.

Coloured, textured and other specialty stocks are available on request, along with specialty finishing including embossing and letterpress. These are quoted per job through customer service or a quote request. The published ladder is not the whole menu, just the part you can cost immediately.

What foil does to a voucher, and whether the colour matters

Foil is an accent, not a coating. It is applied to a title, a logo or a border on the front, and leaves the rest of the card unchanged. Paperlust offers Gold, Silver and Rose Gold, and the colour you pick does not change the price. The decision is purely design, so you can match the foil to your existing fitout or signage without paying more for the less common option.

Foil works on either stock, so the pairing is open. A short foil title on a clean Matt 300gsm front often lands better than a fully foiled face. The honest trade is visible in the numbers. At 25 vouchers on Matt 300gsm Digital, the standard run is $89 and the foiled run is $259. At 500, the same jump runs from $179 to $529. That puts the foiled run close to three times the standard run at both ends of the ladder, which makes foil the biggest single price step on the page. What foil buys is perceived value at the point of sale, and that matters most when the voucher is the product the customer is paying for.

Variable Data: numbered vouchers you can reconcile

Variable Data is what turns a stack of identical cards into personalised gift vouchers. You can merge sequential numbers, unique voucher codes, recipient names or personalised amounts into the same base design. The setup is simple: you supply the data in a spreadsheet, and Paperlust merges it into the layout. The charge is $0.40 per voucher inclusive of GST, added to the base order total, and it applies on every quantity rung and on any stock or foil combination.

The proof for a Variable Data order includes a data-merge sample, so you can see how the numbers and names sit inside the layout before the job goes to press. Each personalised voucher then receives an individual quality check. If a data error on Paperlust’s side affects a voucher, that voucher is reprinted at no charge.

The commercial reason is reconciliation. A numbered voucher can be matched against a till at redemption. An unnumbered voucher cannot. The same logic holds for recipient names, which turn a generic card into something addressed. Adding a name or a code is one merge step, and it is often what makes a voucher usable across a busy month.

What gift voucher printing costs across the published ladder

Every price below includes GST. There is one table for each size because DL and A6 are priced differently. Each table shows the four stock and finish combinations across the five quantities. The figures are for Front only printing with square corners. Front and back printing adds $0.20 per voucher.

DL (99 x 210 mm)

A6 (105 x 148 mm)

The unit cost drops sharply as the run grows. On DL Matt 300gsm Digital, a pack of 25 works out to $3.56 per voucher, and a pack of 500 works out to $0.36 per voucher. A6 is priced at or below DL on most rows, so check both tables before settling the format.

Quantities outside the published ladder are printed on request. For an estimate, use the per voucher rate of the published quantity one step below the quantity you need, matched to your stock and foil combination. The team then confirms a full quote within 1 business day. The product page example works this way: 150 vouchers on Matt 300gsm Digital with no foil is estimated at the 100 voucher rate, $1.19 per voucher for DL and $1.09 per voucher for A6. That estimation rule gives you a workable number before you wait on a return call.

Rounded corners, square corners and custom die cuts

Square corners are standard and cost nothing. Rounded corners are a per order charge, not a per card charge, and the amount depends on size and quantity. For DL, rounded corners run from $108 at 25 vouchers to $220 at 500. For A6, they run from $105 at 25 to $170 at 500. The charge is the same on both stocks, with or without foil. On a run of 25, the rounding charge is larger than the $89 price of the base DL vouchers themselves, so rounding makes more sense once the run is bigger.

Simple custom die cut shapes carry a per order charge that tracks size and quantity, and the price is always $10 above the rounded corner charge at the same size and quantity. For DL, that puts the charge at $118 at 25 vouchers and $230 at 500. For A6, it runs from $115 at 25 to $180 at 500. Complex or irregular shapes are quoted separately. Rounded corners survive a wallet better than square corners because the points are the first part to dog-ear. A custom shape is a branding choice, not a durability fix, and it works best when the outline carries a familiar mark from the business.

Your artwork and the proof checkpoint

You can begin from a design in the Paperlust catalogue of business-ready templates, or upload your own artwork. Every uploaded file is reviewed, and the team makes contact if adjustments are needed for correct printing. That review happens before the proof, so a file problem is caught while there is still time to fix it.

The artwork spec is digital CMYK with 3mm bleed. Supply one side for a Front only order, or both sides when Front & back is chosen. Once the order is placed and the artwork is supplied, a PDF proof is emailed for approval. On a front and back order the proof shows both sides. Nothing goes to press until you approve it.

On Variable Data orders, the approval proof also carries a sample with the merged fields in place, so the unique data is checked in the same step. The proof is the last point at which a wrong expiry line, a misspelt business name or a broken logo file is free to fix. Read it at full size, not on a phone screen.

Approving the proof is the starting gun, not just the safety check. The finish you chose now sets the production window. Digital runs take 3 to 5 working days from proof approval, while foil runs take 7 to 10 working days, so a foil finish is as much a calendar decision as a look and cost decision. Delivery is not included in those figures and is confirmed separately at order time.

Why custom gift vouchers work for Australian businesses

This format is popular with salons, spas, cafes, restaurants, retail, trades and service businesses. The two common jobs are client gifting and seasonal promotions. A printed voucher does something a digital code cannot. It is a physical thing a customer can buy and hand over on the spot, and that moment often happens while the buyer is still standing at your counter.

A first run of 50 vouchers on Matt 300gsm Digital is $109 for DL and $99 for A6, both inclusive of GST. That is the realistic entry point for testing whether vouchers sell in your business at all. There is no need to commit to 250 or 500 before the offer is proven.

Before ordering, make two decisions. Choose the format, DL or A6, and decide whether the run needs numbering or unique codes. Everything else can be adjusted in the artwork stage. Once the voucher is working, it often belongs next to branded business cards and other marketing materials for the same campaign or counter display. Those two decisions shape the first order, and the test tells you whether to reprint larger.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order for gift voucher printing?

You can order as few as 25 vouchers. The published price list covers five fixed runs: 25, 50, 100, 250 and 500, so there is a set price at each level. If you need a different quantity, Paperlust prints it on request. Work out an estimate from the next published rung below yours, and the team confirms a full quote within 1 business day.

How do DL and A6 gift vouchers compare?

DL is the longer, narrower format at 99 x 210 mm, and A6 is the shorter, wider one at 105 x 148 mm. Both are flat, so the difference is mainly how the design sits. DL works well for a tall title or a slim framed offer. A6 gives the front more breathing room and often suits salons, spas and cafes. With front and back printing chosen, the back carries the terms or redemption details on either size. The two sizes are priced separately, so compare both on the product page.

Does the foil colour change the price?

It does not. The current options, a gold, a silver or a rose gold accent, all cost the same. Foil is applied to a title, a logo or a border on the front, and it is offered on both the 300gsm and premium 360gsm stock. Choose the colour that matches your fitout or logo, and the price will not shift with that choice.

How does Variable Data work and what does it cost?

You send a spreadsheet with the fields you want, such as unique voucher codes, sequential numbers, recipient names or personalised amounts. Paperlust merges that data into your design. The charge is $0.40 per voucher inclusive of GST, on top of the base order. Your approval proof shows a sample of the merged data, every personalised voucher gets an individual quality check, and any voucher affected by a data error on our side is reprinted free.

Can I upload my own artwork?

Yes. You can either use a template from the catalogue or supply your own file. Every upload is reviewed, and if a file needs adjustment for correct printing, the team will contact you before proceeding. The spec is digital CMYK with 3mm bleed, one side for a Front only order or both sides for Front & back. You approve a proof before anything runs.

What rounded corners and corner options are available?

Square corners are standard at no extra charge. Rounded corners add a per order charge that depends on size and quantity: from $105 for A6 at 25 vouchers up to $220 for DL at 500. Simple custom die cut shapes work the same way, from $115 for A6 at 25 up to $230 for DL at 500. Both charges are the same on either stock, with or without foil. Complex or irregular shapes are quoted separately.

Where are the vouchers printed in Australia?

The vouchers are printed and produced in Australia, and delivery is available Australia-wide. Before production, you receive an emailed proof for approval, and nothing goes to press until you sign it off. That process applies whether you order the minimum 25 vouchers or a run of 500.

How long does gift voucher printing take?

After you approve the PDF proof, digital gift vouchers print in 3 to 5 working days. Foil gift vouchers need 7 to 10 working days from the same approval point. The production clock starts at proof approval, not order placement, and the finish you choose sets which window applies. Delivery is confirmed separately at order time and is not part of these windows.